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Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
Handlebar
Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the
engine with the bag opening to the front.
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to unlock the locating
pins
.
2. Fold the handlebar forward
Move the blade control lever slightly to allow it to clear the engine
when folding.
Removing From Storage
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Check your mower as described in "BEFORE EACH OPERATION" on
page
4.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Possible Cause
Blade control not engaged
Fuel valve OFF
Out of fuel
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine)
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
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UNLOCKED
; do not pinch or kink the cables.
Correction
Hold blade control lever
against the handlebar
(page
8).
Turn the fuel valve ON
(page
3).
Refuel
(page
7).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page
7).
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page
14).
Dry and reinstall the spark
plug.
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Loss of Power
Possible Cause
Grass is too tall
Grass is too wet
Mower deck is clogged
Air filter is clogged
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating gasoline, or refueled with
bad gasoline
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc.
Vibration
Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged under the
mower deck
Blades loose
Blades bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft
Mowing and Bagging Problems
Possible Cause
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions
Grass is too tall
Grass is too wet
Grass bag clogged
Mower deck is clogged
Blades dull, worn, or damaged
Wrong blades installed
Correction
• Raise the cutting height
• Cut a narrower swath
• Use a slower ground speed
• Cut more frequently
Allow the grass to dry
Clean out the mower deck
(page
15).
Clean or replace the air filter
(page
13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page
7).
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Clean out the mower deck
(page
15).
Tighten loose blade bolts
(page
12).
Take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing
dealer for repair.
Correction
Adjust the Select Drive knob
toward MIN position
(page
8),
or push the Select Drive lever
less.
Set all levers at the same
cutting height position
(page
6).
• Raise the cutting height
• Cut a narrower swath
• Use a slower ground speed
• Cut more frequently
Allow the grass to dry.
Wash the grass bag
(page
15).
Clean out the mower deck
(page
15).
Sharpen or replace the
blades if necessary
(page
12).
Install correct blades
(page
12).
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